How to use mere in a sentence. Pure and unmixed, as wine, a people, or a language Used to emphasize that something is not large or important
Mere bare : Solofun171
Used to emphasize how strongly…
Mere (comparative merer, superlative merest) just, only
No more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected [from 16th c.] synonyms quotations synonyms Alone, bare, simple, only, very the mere thought of pineapple on pizza makes me want to throw up. Mere synonyms, mere pronunciation, mere translation, english dictionary definition of mere
Being nothing more than what is specified A mere 50 cents an hour. Definition of mere adjective in oxford advanced american dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
There are four meanings listed in oed's entry for the noun mere, two of which are labelled obsolete
See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. A mere child couldn't defeat him Being nothing more nor better than He is still a mere child
